In Business Magazine is pleased to announce that nominations are now officially open for the 2026 Women of Achievement, returning for its highly anticipated 10th year of celebrating the Valley’s most dynamic, influential, and inspiring women leaders. Each year, 15 exceptional women are selected for their remarkable leadership, professional excellence, innovation, and … [More]
$141M Deal Advances Ultra-Luxury Multifamily Tower in Scottsdale
Greystone, a national commercial real estate finance company, announced that it has arranged $141 million in construction financing on behalf of The Hampton Group for the ground-up development of IKONIC Scottsdale, a 14-story, 245-unit ultra-luxury multifamily tower located at 16640 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, Arizona. The financing consists of a senior mortgage … [More]
Steakhouse Concept Opens 500-Seat Downtown Phoenix Venue
STK Steakhouse, the globally recognized steakhouse concept from The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. has officially opened its highly anticipated downtown Phoenix location at 201 E. Washington St., Suite 114, bringing the brand’s signature “vibe dining” experience to the center of one of the country’s fastest-growing cities. Located steps from the city’s sports and entertainment … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Fiber Provider Spins Off Business Technology Brand
Saddleback Communications, the fiber-based voice and internet provider serving residents and businesses on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), announced today the launch of Salt River Connect, a dedicated business technology brand built to serve commercial organizations across the greater Scottsdale, Arizona, area. Salt River Connect formally separates … [More]
San Tan Valley Community Opens Sales With 122 Homesites
Dream Finders Homes continues to add housing inventory in the Phoenix metro area with new home sales now under way at Bella Vista Farms located in San Tan Valley. The homebuilder has 122 homesites available at Bella Vista Farms, which features several amenities including an 11-acre community park, swimming pool, splash pad, basketball courts, a soccer field and shaded, open-air … [More]
Long-Awaited One Camelback Begins Pre-Leasing in Uptown Phoenix
One Camelback, the landmark glass tower at Central Avenue and Camelback Road, has long been one of Uptown Phoenix’s most recognizable silhouettes. Now, the building is entering its next chapter as Kinella Capital, LLC, led by developer TK Stratton, launches the official One Camelback availability website, giving prospective residents their first complete look at floorplans, … [More]
New Café Aims to Raise the Bar on Healthy Dining in Tempe
Buffables Café, located at 1325 W. University Dr., is set to open this June with the mission of redefining and improving upon the concept of healthy dining as the community knows it. Buffables is the brainchild of Craig and Grant Logan, brothers and entrepreneurs whose passion for healthy cooking, eating and living inspired them to create a “healthier version of a healthy … [More]
Top-Rated Bakery Brand Invests $750K in New PV Flagship
Too Sweet Cakes, the women-owned bakery brand named one of the top six cake shops in the U.S. by USA Today, will open its first flagship store at PV, the $2 billion redevelopment of the former Paradise Valley Mall, this October. The 1,800-square-foot location represents a $750,000 investment, marking the company's fourth retail store and its first space designed with full … [More]
PetSmart Celebrates 40 Years of Growth from Phoenix Roots
For 40 years, PetSmart has been dedicated to doing anything for pets. That commitment has made PetSmart the go-to destination for today's pet parent. From adoptions and birthday parties to holiday celebrations and everyday moments in between, PetSmart has been there as pets evolved from backyard companions to full-fledged family members with holiday cards and social media … [More]
Honeywell Rebrands Automation, Aerospace Businesses ahead of June Split
Honeywell announced the new brand identities for its automation and aerospace businesses ─ Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace. These will become two independent, publicly traded companies on June 29, 2026, when Honeywell spins off its Aerospace business. Honeywell's current brand value is estimated at $18 billion and has been synonymous with delivering innovation to … [More]
Startup Cup Highlights Arizona Universities’ Push to Turn Innovation Into Enterprise
On stage at Arizona State University’s SkySong campus, student entrepreneurs presented their market-ready business ventures, showcasing how Arizona’s public universities are helping students turn innovation into enterprise. Some pitched new approaches to improving health care delivery, and others shared their ideas to improve sustainability or new ways to use artificial … [More]
CEO Advocacy Group Names New Chair, Board Officers
Greater Phoenix Leadership, the state’s premier CEO business advocacy organization, announced the election of Simer S. Mayo as Chair of the Board for a two-year term spanning 2026 to 2028. Exiting as Chair is Ken Van Winkle, Vice Chair of Womble Bond Dickinson, who served in the role from 2024 to 2026. Ken Van Winkle has been a member of GPL since 2009 and joined the board … [More]
ASU, GoDaddy Launch National Program for College Athletes
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, announced a new collaboration with SPORTx at Arizona State University and GoDaddy that lays the foundation for student-athlete education and activation opportunities relative to Name, Image and Likeness. SPORTx Venture Studio built with GoDaddy will be recognized as NACDA's Annual and Convention sponsor ahead of the … [More]
Phoenix Riders to Get Early Access to Waymo’s Newest Autonomous Vehicle
Waymo will begin offering select riders fully autonomous trips in its new Ojai vehicles in the coming weeks, introducing the first public rider experience powered by the 6th-generation Waymo Driver. The Ojai represents a new rider-first vehicle platform designed specifically for fully autonomous ride-hailing and builds on Waymo’s experience serving more than 20 million fully … [More]
Copper Corridor Town Approves Landmark $20M Water Pact
The Town of Superior Town Council has unanimously approved a landmark water agreement with Resolution Copper, securing a long-term, more than $20 million water mitigation commitment designed to protect and enhance the community’s water future. “For the past several years, our town worked vigorously to ensure that Superior’s water future is protected,” said Mayor Mila … [More]
Arizona Anchors New Southwest Talent Hub for Semiconductor Industry
At a press event at JA BizTown, the Arizona Commerce Authority, in partnership with the National Network for Microelectronics Education, SEMI Foundation, and the National Science Foundation (NSF), announced the designation of NNME Southwest as an official NNME Regional Node—one of the nation’s anchor hubs for semiconductor workforce development. The National Network for … [More]
Prominent CEO Joins Phoenix Children’s Board
Phoenix Children's announced the appointment of D. Christian "Chris" Koch to its board of directors. Koch, a longtime advocate for improving health outcomes for children and teens, serves as Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a leading supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient … [More]
Bond Hits 98% Lease-Up with 33K SF of New Commitments
Phoenix-based developer George Oliver is approaching full lease-up at Bond, its Camelback Corridor luxury office redevelopment that blends superior design and highly curated meeting and workspaces with best-in-class wellness and culinary offerings. The hospitality-centric combination has attracted over 137,000 square feet in new leasing activity to Bond, bringing the Class A … [More]
